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Hurricane and Desert Hills (St. George) meet in 4A football on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) schedule.
Hurricane is 8-1 and ranked No. 2 of 29 (RPI .730) in UHSAA's 4A football RPI standings. Desert Hills is 3-6 and ranked No. 17 (RPI .475).
Records and rankings are UHSAA's RPI figures as of Oct. 13, before this game. UHSAA's schedule does not list a home team or site.
Hurricane calendars list two library programs on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Hurricane City is preparing for two public hearings on Nov. 5, 2026, regarding bond issues for a new police station, city hall, and electric system upgrades. The proposed measures include lease revenue bonds for municipal buildings and up to $24 million in electric revenue bonds.
Hurricane calendars list 11 public events for the week of Oct. 12: 11 library programs.
Southern Utah is expected to see the first effects of Tropical Storm Rachel, and communities like Hurricane are bracing for rain while still recovering from summer floods. The Pecan Townhomes neighborhood was knee-deep in water in August. Hurricane City said it has removed debris from the Gould Wash bridge structures and other deposit areas.
Travis Mangrum is among those hoping to avoid a repeat. Now, he's preparing ahead of the next round of rain, which could total from one to three inches. According to Sandy city officials, drainage crews are inspecting storm drain inlets and drainage channels to help water flow properly.
A flood watch is in effect for Hurricane, Utah, as the National Weather Service predicts a period of heavy rain and thunderstorms through next Tuesday. Residents and businesses are preparing for significant precipitation, with rainfall amounts potentially reaching three quarters of an inch on Sunday.
ONTHEWEI is recalling about 2,140 baby bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over during use, creating a risk of serious injury or death from drowning. The recall covers model MY002, which was sold on Amazon in April 2026 for between $40 and $50.
Right now, Utah ballot initiatives pass with a simple majority (except hunting-related ones, which need two-thirds). Amendment B, on the Nov. 3 ballot, would require 60% for initiatives that create, expand or raise taxes. Sponsor Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South Jordan, says tax increases should have broad support.
Carbon High School is competing for a $1,000,000 stadium upgrade in the T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights competition. The school has already secured a $30,000 grant and is the only school in Utah with a chance at the grand prize.
The framework includes seven principles that need to be considered before projects are approved. It’s been a major push by President Taylor Randall. A new master plan will guide how the university expands in the years to come.
Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided. Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided.
Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Vineyard • Sarah Miller biked with her 5-year-old son on a hot August afternoon to a vibrant new park in Utah City, the walkable community rising on 700 acres in the heart of Vineyard and envisioned as its new downtown.